HIM Coder-Level I

Location: Portsmouth, Ohio, United StatesCompany: Southern Ohio Medical CenterPosted: 2026-06-20Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process." Department: Health Information Management Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Remote GENERAL SUMMARYWorks under the supervision of the Health Information Reimbursement Manager. The primary job function of the HIM Coder Level I are to assign correct, ICD-10 and CPT codes to established diagnoses and procedures to outpatient (emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology, observation and/or Urgent Care Center) and/or limited inpatient records. In some instances, may audit OP and /or IP records for charging accuracy. May be asked to add or delete charges for optimal reimbursement as well as compliance following coding and governmental guidelines. The level one coder has mastered a maximum of 2 work types. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required Medical terminology required Successful completion of an anatomy and physiology course preferred Enrolled in a formal coding training program within 90 days of hire required; with successful completion within 1 year of hire required. Licensure: CPA, CPC or any other equivalent coding certification within 1 year of hire required Experience: Previous coding experience preferred. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSThe following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Determines sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data set guidelines for emergency room, same-day surgery, interventional radiology outpatient ancillary records, and or inpatient records. 2. Has a high level of understanding of the human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology to assure coding and charging accuracy. 3. Maintains productivity and quality standards as set per work type comparable to national averages and benchmarks. 4. Performs other duties as assigned. 5. Pass the yearly HIM coding competency test at 70% or higher. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request. Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.